Linter
/ˈlɪntər/
Definition
A static analysis tool that checks code for stylistic issues, potential errors, and violations of coding conventions.
Example in context
"ESLint caught an unused variable and an un-handled promise rejection — both would have caused runtime issues."
Practice this term
Master Linter in context by working through exercises in the Developer Tooling module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.